Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Drop In
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.
Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.
Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, and more! […]
Create a collage inspired by nature using repurposed materials. Light refreshments provided. All ages.
Join us as we learn the various aspects of Capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian martial art) at a basic level and in […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Explore the North Branch and experience the changing colors of local species. Paved trail.
Explore the trails of Caldwell Woods and look for fall colors with a scavenger hunt.
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work by helping to restore habitat. Equipment provided.
Learn how to identify, count, and report bird species findings to help scientists interpret how birds are adapting to environmental […]
Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. Take home your own pumpkin after finding them all. While supplies last. […]
Join us for a fun day packed with interactive outdoor learning experiences led by refugee youth leaders from Refugee Education […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.